The TV MuseumSun, 11 Mar 2018 20:54:17 +0000Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:31:25 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://tvmuseum.libsyn.com/podcast
enhttp://tvmuseum.libsyn.com/podcasttvmuseumpodcast@gmail.com (tvmuseumpodcast@gmail.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/c/b/9/2cb9454bcaad1a61/84137332-D11C-4E5E-9B43-C9F1D44FBAC1.jpegThe TV MuseumThe TV Museumclassictv,hulu,netflix,popculture,reviews,streaming,television,tvnotvmuseumpodcast@gmail.comepisodicExhibit 26: THE SAINTSun, 11 Mar 2018 20:54:17 +0000Join Hannah and Jeffrey deep in the vaults for a peek at a 60s cult hit that still maintains a vigorous fan club. Watch a pre-Bond Roger Moore rub elbows with the rich, larcenous, and murderous as he Robin Hoods his way through high society.

Listen in to learn more about the long history of Simon Templar, the most popular pop culture icon you may have never heard of. Find out just how much James Bond echoes the Saint, why George Lazenby got to be Bond, and what Maester Pycelle and the Muppets have to do with all this.

Don't forget to start you FREE TRIAL of Audible.com to support the pod and catch up on those 50+ The Saint novels you haven't read...

]]>Join Hannah and Jeffrey deep in the vaults for a peek at a 60s cult hit that still maintains a vigorous fan club. Watch a pre-Bond Roger Moore rub elbows with the rich, larcenous, and murderous as he Robin Hoods his way through high society.

Listen in to learn more about the long history of Simon Templar, the most popular pop culture icon you may have never heard of. Find out just how much James Bond echoes the Saint, why George Lazenby got to be Bond, and what Maester Pycelle and the Muppets have to do with all this.

Don't forget to start you FREE TRIAL of Audible.com to support the pod and catch up on those 50+ The Saint novels you haven't read...

]]>33:47cleanfullExhibit 25: THE GOLDEN GIRLSMon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000Grab some cheesecake, pour some OJ, and settle in! Hannah and Jeffrey end their unscheduled hiatus to look back at a groundbreaking stalwart of 80s* Saturday nights. Will the girls hold up thirty years later?

Tune in to learn how Golden Girls connects to Mama's Family, what Julio Iglesias has in common with Quentin Tarantino, and just how Jeffrey feels about Park Overall.

And while you're at it, be sure to support the show and get great audio content with a free trial from audible.com!

]]>Grab some cheesecake, pour some OJ, and settle in! Hannah and Jeffrey end their unscheduled hiatus to look back at a groundbreaking stalwart of 80s* Saturday nights. Will the girls hold up thirty years later?

Tune in to learn how Golden Girls connects to Mama's Family, what Julio Iglesias has in common with Quentin Tarantino, and just how Jeffrey feels about Park Overall.

And while you're at it, be sure to support the show and get great audio content with a free trial from audible.com!

]]>37:06cleanfullExhibit 24: THE LARRY SANDERS SHOWWed, 14 Jun 2017 01:22:43 +0000Hannah and Jeffrey take a look back at the show-about-a-show that helped put HBO on the path to original programming greatness. If you missed Larry Sanders the first time around, start streaming now to see why this single-camera comedy of embarrassment is arguably as influential as The Big S itself.*

*Yes, we just made up that nickname for Seinfeld.

Listen in to learn whose ear was torn by Rip Torn, what was the other successful Delta Burke vehicle of the mid-late 80s, and which star of Entourage started out in the writers' room of Larry Sanders.

And don't forget to check out Warby Parker for all your fashion-forward but affordable eyewear needs. Get a free at-home try-on and support your favorite podcast!

]]>Hannah and Jeffrey take a look back at the show-about-a-show that helped put HBO on the path to original programming greatness. If you missed Larry Sanders the first time around, start streaming now to see why this single-camera comedy of embarrassment is arguably as influential as The Big S itself.*

*Yes, we just made up that nickname for Seinfeld.

Listen in to learn whose ear was torn by Rip Torn, what was the other successful Delta Burke vehicle of the mid-late 80s, and which star of Entourage started out in the writers' room of Larry Sanders.

And don't forget to check out Warby Parker for all your fashion-forward but affordable eyewear needs. Get a free at-home try-on and support your favorite podcast!

]]>43:05noExhibit 23: STAR TREK (The Original Series)Fri, 26 May 2017 20:13:01 +0000Hannah and Jeffrey are finally taking on Star Trek!

In this exhibit we cover (in semi-exhaustive detail) the folks behind the scenes and in front of the camera on TV's most influential sci-fi series. Beam in to learn which cast member's bar mitzvah prompted a return engagement, which star did unspeakable (fictional) things to Angie Dickinson, and who got career advice from MLK, Jr. himself. Keep listening to find out which TV legends (more than one!) had a hand in getting Star Trek to air, and decide for yourself which TOS cast member had the most "distinctive" recording career.

In this exhibit we cover (in semi-exhaustive detail) the folks behind the scenes and in front of the camera on TV's most influential sci-fi series. Beam in to learn which cast member's bar mitzvah prompted a return engagement, which star did unspeakable (fictional) things to Angie Dickinson, and who got career advice from MLK, Jr. himself. Keep listening to find out which TV legends (more than one!) had a hand in getting Star Trek to air, and decide for yourself which TOS cast member had the most "distinctive" recording career.

]]>01:20:15noExhibit 22: THE ROCKFORD FILESWed, 05 Apr 2017 20:00:11 +0000Travel back with us to a time when men were men, the beach parking scene was laid back, and the cars were brown....1970s Los Angeles, where $200 a day (plus expenses) could get you the best private eye in town.

Tune in as we assess the Rockford Files, a stalwart of syndication with a loyal following. Listen carefully and you'll learn ingenious tricks to avoid paying royalties, star James Garner's unfortunate birth name, and who had a battle of words with good ol' Newt Minow!

Extra! Extra! Read more on Rockford and check out trivia from the exhibit:

]]>Travel back with us to a time when men were men, the beach parking scene was laid back, and the cars were brown....1970s Los Angeles, where $200 a day (plus expenses) could get you the best private eye in town.

Tune in as we assess the Rockford Files, a stalwart of syndication with a loyal following. Listen carefully and you'll learn ingenious tricks to avoid paying royalties, star James Garner's unfortunate birth name, and who had a battle of words with good ol' Newt Minow!

Extra! Extra! Read more on Rockford and check out trivia from the exhibit:

In this Season Two opener of the Museum, we turn back to NBC's legendary Thursday night line-up for a look at Cheers. Like its namesake watering hole, this show feels like home to almost anyone who watched TV between 1982 and 1993.

Though Cheers is surely familiar to most listeners, in this episode Jeffrey and Hannah seek to uncover new information about a classic. Questions which may be answered include:

In this Season Two opener of the Museum, we turn back to NBC's legendary Thursday night line-up for a look at Cheers. Like its namesake watering hole, this show feels like home to almost anyone who watched TV between 1982 and 1993.

Though Cheers is surely familiar to most listeners, in this episode Jeffrey and Hannah seek to uncover new information about a classic. Questions which may be answered include:

]]>55:17cleanIn Memorial: Mary Tyler Moore (Repost)Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:34:34 +0000We are heartbroken about the loss of the singular Mary Tyler Moore, whom our listeners know we revere and respect both as on-camera talent and as a force behind the scenes. We simply can't imagine TV without her incalculable contributions.

In memorial, we are reposting our episode from December 2015 covering Mary Tyler Moore, and its hourlong spinoff, Lou Grant, and featuring our interview with the legendary Ed Asner.

We join you in mourning Mary. Let's remember her together.

]]>We are heartbroken about the loss of the singular Mary Tyler Moore, whom our listeners know we revere and respect both as on-camera talent and as a force behind the scenes. We simply can't imagine TV without her incalculable contributions.

In memorial, we are reposting our episode from December 2015 covering Mary Tyler Moore, and its hourlong spinoff, Lou Grant, and featuring our interview with the legendary Ed Asner.

We join you in mourning Mary. Let's remember her together.

]]>55:29noA VERY SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SPECIALThu, 24 Nov 2016 21:46:28 +0000To celebrate both the holiday of Thanksgiving and the august tradition of special Thanksgiving episodes, we look back at two shows we covered in previous exhibits, watching holiday-themed episodes we skipped in the first go-round. Both A Different World and Third Rock From the Sun tackled everyone's favorite family-and-food holiday in their own unique way.

Do they hold up as great TV? Do they capture the hallmarks of their respective shows? Is Whitley a classy drunk? Does Jan Hooks smear gravy in her cleavage (spoiler: yes)? And most importantly, can these eps hold a candle to WKRP's classic "Turkeys Away"?

Episodes we watched:

A Different World, "If You Like Pilgrim Coladas", Season 2 Ep 6

Third Rock From the Sun, "Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick", Season 2 Ep 10

]]>To celebrate both the holiday of Thanksgiving and the august tradition of special Thanksgiving episodes, we look back at two shows we covered in previous exhibits, watching holiday-themed episodes we skipped in the first go-round. Both A Different World and Third Rock From the Sun tackled everyone's favorite family-and-food holiday in their own unique way.

Do they hold up as great TV? Do they capture the hallmarks of their respective shows? Is Whitley a classy drunk? Does Jan Hooks smear gravy in her cleavage (spoiler: yes)? And most importantly, can these eps hold a candle to WKRP's classic "Turkeys Away"?

Episodes we watched:

A Different World, "If You Like Pilgrim Coladas", Season 2 Ep 6

Third Rock From the Sun, "Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick", Season 2 Ep 10

]]>23:06noSeason One Wrap Up!Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:31:33 +0000As we go on a brief hiatus to welcome the tater tot, we invite you to join us for a look back on the highs and lows of the first 20+ exhibits of the TV Museum Podcast! And, we give you a preview of what's to come when we return for Season Two in October!]]>As we go on a brief hiatus to welcome the tater tot, we invite you to join us for a look back on the highs and lows of the first 20+ exhibits of the TV Museum Podcast! And, we give you a preview of what's to come when we return for Season Two in October!]]>25:32noExhibit 20: 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUNThu, 21 Jul 2016 07:30:00 +0000Wrapping up our trifecta of alien-in-the-living room sitcoms, we set the time machine for “not that long ago” and took a look at 3rd Rock from the Sun, which left the airwaves in 2001, just making our 15-year cut-off. Would this show outshine its predecessors, or would it be yet another out-of-this-world dud?

Listen in to learn which star made history behind a newsdesk, find out who is the American John Cleese, and discover what double-entendre episode titles make Jeffrey and Hannah snicker like fourth graders.

]]>Wrapping up our trifecta of alien-in-the-living room sitcoms, we set the time machine for “not that long ago” and took a look at 3rd Rock from the Sun, which left the airwaves in 2001, just making our 15-year cut-off. Would this show outshine its predecessors, or would it be yet another out-of-this-world dud?

Listen in to learn which star made history behind a newsdesk, find out who is the American John Cleese, and discover what double-entendre episode titles make Jeffrey and Hannah snicker like fourth graders.

]]>39:26noExhibit 19: MORK & MINDYThu, 07 Jul 2016 07:04:29 +0000In this exhibit we continue our foray into the world of high-concept sitcoms, specifically of the alien-in-the-livingroom subgenre. Where My Favorite Martian portrayed the visitor as a font of wisdom and experience, Mork and Mindy substituted zany naivete in the form of white-hot superstar Robin Williams. Can a show succeed for four seasons on the back of a comedic genius in rainbow suspenders? Listen in to learn about the show's unlikely genesis in the brain of grade schooler, discover who popped out of an egg in the final season, and find out what David Letterman was up to pre-Late Show.

Don't spend the summer squinting! Check out super affordable and fashionable prescription sunglasses from Warby Parker and support The TV Museum. Go to warbyparkertrial.com/tvmuseum .

]]>In this exhibit we continue our foray into the world of high-concept sitcoms, specifically of the alien-in-the-livingroom subgenre. Where My Favorite Martian portrayed the visitor as a font of wisdom and experience, Mork and Mindy substituted zany naivete in the form of white-hot superstar Robin Williams. Can a show succeed for four seasons on the back of a comedic genius in rainbow suspenders? Listen in to learn about the show's unlikely genesis in the brain of grade schooler, discover who popped out of an egg in the final season, and find out what David Letterman was up to pre-Late Show.

Don't spend the summer squinting! Check out super affordable and fashionable prescription sunglasses from Warby Parker and support The TV Museum. Go to warbyparkertrial.com/tvmuseum .

]]>34:52cleanExhibit 18: MY FAVORITE MARTIANWed, 15 Jun 2016 07:30:00 +0000Join us to look back at a prime example of one of the strangest trends of the 60s: the scifi/fantasy sitcom. In the course of this exhibit we unearthed a treasure trove of TV trivia. Learn what a first-class time slot can do, find out about the connection between MFM and The Beatles, discover what happens if you turn a squirrel into a man, be amazed by the longevity of Lassie, and find out which star of MFM went on to appear in an 80s classic and which had to settle for a movie called Steambath.

]]>Join us to look back at a prime example of one of the strangest trends of the 60s: the scifi/fantasy sitcom. In the course of this exhibit we unearthed a treasure trove of TV trivia. Learn what a first-class time slot can do, find out about the connection between MFM and The Beatles, discover what happens if you turn a squirrel into a man, be amazed by the longevity of Lassie, and find out which star of MFM went on to appear in an 80s classic and which had to settle for a movie called Steambath.

]]>26:11noExhibit 17: COLUMBOWed, 01 Jun 2016 07:30:00 +0000If, like Hannah, you have ever bought a lot of Agatha Christie paperbacks off eBay, we have the show for you! Not just another 70s police procedural, Columbo turns the detective genre upside down, as we start each episode watching the killer commit the crime. How will everyone's favorite soft-spoken, disheveled sleuth unravel the mystery? But more importantly, is Columbo worth your TV time?

And if you like The TV Museum, please support us by supporting our sponsor, Audible.com! Get a FREE 30-day trial with a FREE audiobook of your choice of over 180,000 selections at www.audibletrial.com/tvmuseum.

]]>If, like Hannah, you have ever bought a lot of Agatha Christie paperbacks off eBay, we have the show for you! Not just another 70s police procedural, Columbo turns the detective genre upside down, as we start each episode watching the killer commit the crime. How will everyone's favorite soft-spoken, disheveled sleuth unravel the mystery? But more importantly, is Columbo worth your TV time?

And if you like The TV Museum, please support us by supporting our sponsor, Audible.com! Get a FREE 30-day trial with a FREE audiobook of your choice of over 180,000 selections at www.audibletrial.com/tvmuseum.

]]>35:44cleanExhibit 16: ANIMANIACSWed, 18 May 2016 07:30:00 +0000If old Hollywood, 90s topical humor, and general zaniness are your cup of tea, then you're likely already acquainted with the topic of this week's exhibit. Animaniacs introduced a new generation to the wacky, highbrow-meets-lowbrow aesthetic of the Looney Tunes, and it's now available on Netflix.

"Toon" in to learn which movie parodies zinged and which fell flat, who were the best and worst of the huge cast of characters, and what was the dirtiest joke those three kooky Warner siblings ever got past network censors.

]]>If old Hollywood, 90s topical humor, and general zaniness are your cup of tea, then you're likely already acquainted with the topic of this week's exhibit. Animaniacs introduced a new generation to the wacky, highbrow-meets-lowbrow aesthetic of the Looney Tunes, and it's now available on Netflix.

"Toon" in to learn which movie parodies zinged and which fell flat, who were the best and worst of the huge cast of characters, and what was the dirtiest joke those three kooky Warner siblings ever got past network censors.

]]>40:38noExhibit 15: A DIFFERENT WORLDWed, 04 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000By popular request, we've tackled a classic from the early 90s,
a show that brought the world one of the top ten most distinctive
southern accents, an Aretha Franklin-sung theme song, and the
greatest (pre-Warby Parker) development in stylish eyewear. This
Cosby spin-off came into its own when it ditched the Huxtable
element, embraced a large cast, and took on the social issues of
the day.

]]>By popular request, we've tackled a classic from the early 90s,
a show that brought the world one of the top ten most distinctive
southern accents, an Aretha Franklin-sung theme song, and the
greatest (pre-Warby Parker) development in stylish eyewear. This
Cosby spin-off came into its own when it ditched the Huxtable
element, embraced a large cast, and took on the social issues of
the day.

We're joined by NPR critic, author,
Pop Culture Happy Hour panelist, and one of our favorite voices on
culture, Glen Weldon, to discuss his new book, The Caped
Crusade: Batman & The Rise of Nerd Culture, and the
two major TV series featuring the not-always-so Dark Knight.
How did the character change from the comic page to the TV
screen with the garish campiness of the live action series that ran
on ABC in the mid-1960s? Did fans reclaim their hero with the
darkly faithful animated series that aired on Fox in the 1990s?
Tune in to find out!

]]>The Caped
Crusade: Batman & The Rise of Nerd Culture, and the
two major TV series featuring the not-always-so Dark Knight.
How did the character change from the comic page to the TV
screen with the garish campiness of the live action series that ran
on ABC in the mid-1960s? Did fans reclaim their hero with the
darkly faithful animated series that aired on Fox in the 1990s?
Tune in to find out!
On this episode:
Batman (1966):
"The Bookworm Turns/As Gotham Burns" (S1 Eps. 29-30)
Batman: The Animated
Series (1992):
"Heart of Ice" (S1 E14)
"The Joker's Favor" (S1 E22)
"Legends of the Dark Knight" (S4 E19)

]]>41:05noExhibit 13: THE RIFLEMANWed, 06 Apr 2016 08:30:00 +0000Grab your six shooters and your ten gallon, 'cause the TV Museum's finally tackling a Western! We take a look at one of the 28 (yes, really!) primetime shows set in the Old West that aired in 1958: The Rifleman.

Listen in to hear about star Chuck Connors's bizarre and varied pro sports career, find out which Rat Packer made not one but two guest appearances on the show, and learn where to go when you just can't afford enough salt to get through the winter.

Note: We apologize if you hear a little audio crackle in this ep. Just imagine we're all sitting around a camp fire, shootin' the breeze....

]]>Grab your six shooters and your ten gallon, 'cause the TV Museum's finally tackling a Western! We take a look at one of the 28 (yes, really!) primetime shows set in the Old West that aired in 1958: The Rifleman.

Listen in to hear about star Chuck Connors's bizarre and varied pro sports career, find out which Rat Packer made not one but two guest appearances on the show, and learn where to go when you just can't afford enough salt to get through the winter.

Note: We apologize if you hear a little audio crackle in this ep. Just imagine we're all sitting around a camp fire, shootin' the breeze....

]]>39:53no"Taxi" Remake to be Titled "Uber"Fri, 01 Apr 2016 22:25:32 +0000CBS-TV has closed a deal with Uber that will put Tony Danza back in the role of boxer/cabbie Tony Banta, the character he brought to life on celebrated sitcom Taxi--but with a new economy twist.

The "requel" series will follow Danza during his days and nights behind the wheel of the black Nissan Altima sedan he has to pay for and maintain himself as a driver for the tech and transportation industry upstart. Instead of featuring a large ensemble cast congregating in a dispatch office, the series will center on Danza as a solitary Uber contractor.

Danza will not be the only star in the cast, however: He will be joined by Dame Maggie Smith, who is lending her vocal talents to the role of the navigational assistant application who keeps Banta company.

]]>CBS-TV has closed a deal with Uber that will put Tony Danza back in the role of boxer/cabbie Tony Banta, the character he brought to life on celebrated sitcom Taxi--but with a new economy twist.

The "requel" series will follow Danza during his days and nights behind the wheel of the black Nissan Altima sedan he has to pay for and maintain himself as a driver for the tech and transportation industry upstart. Instead of featuring a large ensemble cast congregating in a dispatch office, the series will center on Danza as a solitary Uber contractor.

Danza will not be the only star in the cast, however: He will be joined by Dame Maggie Smith, who is lending her vocal talents to the role of the navigational assistant application who keeps Banta company.

]]>Exhibit 12: TAXIWed, 23 Mar 2016 09:00:00 +0000This exhibit explores a critically-acclaimed but never-before-seen (by your hosts, anyway) show that offers up plenty of surprises. Tune in to find out what makes Taxi such a keystone in the history of the American sitcom. Hint: echoes of Taxi are all over better-known hits like Cheers and Seinfeld.

]]>This exhibit explores a critically-acclaimed but never-before-seen (by your hosts, anyway) show that offers up plenty of surprises. Tune in to find out what makes Taxi such a keystone in the history of the American sitcom. Hint: echoes of Taxi are all over better-known hits like Cheers and Seinfeld.

]]>48:35cleanExhibit 11: QUANTUM LEAPWed, 09 Mar 2016 17:56:09 +0000In this installment of the TV Museum we dig into the fondly remembered cult hit Quantum Leap - will it succeed where its ancestor The Time Tunnel failed?

Listen in to learn more about the largely glow-in-the-dark nature of future technology, discover how meteorological conditions affect time travel, and hear a guy in a truly horrible suit rap about the ABCs. More importantly, we'll answer the question: does Quantum Leap have The Right Stuff?

]]>In this installment of the TV Museum we dig into the fondly remembered cult hit Quantum Leap - will it succeed where its ancestor The Time Tunnel failed?

Listen in to learn more about the largely glow-in-the-dark nature of future technology, discover how meteorological conditions affect time travel, and hear a guy in a truly horrible suit rap about the ABCs. More importantly, we'll answer the question: does Quantum Leap have The Right Stuff?

]]>45:12cleanTHE BUTCH PATRICK INTERVIEWWed, 24 Feb 2016 16:33:27 +0000On this (very!) special episode of the TV Museum Podcast, we meet up with The Munsters' Butch Patrick for an in-person interview. Listen in to hear his take on life as a child star in 1960s Hollywood, his time as a resident of 1313 Mockingbird Lane, and some of the highs and lows he's experienced in the years since.

Many thanks to Butch for his time and to Joel McGee (America's Toy Scout) for playing host to our interview.

]]>On this (very!) special episode of the TV Museum Podcast, we meet up with The Munsters' Butch Patrick for an in-person interview. Listen in to hear his take on life as a child star in 1960s Hollywood, his time as a resident of 1313 Mockingbird Lane, and some of the highs and lows he's experienced in the years since.

Many thanks to Butch for his time and to Joel McGee (America's Toy Scout) for playing host to our interview.

]]>35:53noExhibit 10: THE TIME TUNNELThu, 11 Feb 2016 04:47:22 +0000In this episode we hurtle through time to explore a 60s cult classic.

The facial expression that defined a series.

What do a cancer patient aboard the Titanic, a scarlet lady in ancient Jericho, and the 16th president of the United States all have in common? Getting their butts saved by Doug and Tony, of course! Tune in to learn what other hijinks these two valiant scientists get up to while careening through history.

]]>In this episode we hurtle through time to explore a 60s cult classic.

The facial expression that defined a series.

What do a cancer patient aboard the Titanic, a scarlet lady in ancient Jericho, and the 16th president of the United States all have in common? Getting their butts saved by Doug and Tony, of course! Tune in to learn what other hijinks these two valiant scientists get up to while careening through history.

]]>24:59noExhibit 9: FAMILY TIESWed, 27 Jan 2016 23:37:51 +0000This week we visit one of the most beloved families of 80s TV, the Keaton clan.

Tune in to hear more about the only sitcom in network history in which someone gets laid after attending a lecture on conservative fiscal policy! Reminisce about heads stuck in bannisters and watch a future Oscar winner tie one on at a PBS affiliate! Discover how many Family Ties stars later formed not-very-famous bands and which Keaton sought therapy on what appeared to be the set of Charlie Rose!

]]>This week we visit one of the most beloved families of 80s TV, the Keaton clan.

Tune in to hear more about the only sitcom in network history in which someone gets laid after attending a lecture on conservative fiscal policy! Reminisce about heads stuck in bannisters and watch a future Oscar winner tie one on at a PBS affiliate! Discover how many Family Ties stars later formed not-very-famous bands and which Keaton sought therapy on what appeared to be the set of Charlie Rose!

]]>36:05noExhibit 8: DYNASTYWed, 13 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000In this episode we look at one of the most successful primetime soaps of the 80s, in which a secretary can marry a billionaire, long-lost daughters turn up nearly every week, and Moldavian freedom fighters can really ruin a celebration.

Is Blake Carrington about to choke a ... lady?

Listen in to learn how many last names Joan Collins's character had, why Rock Hudson's guest starring stint on the show was so controversial, and what drove William Faulkner out of Hollywood.

]]>In this episode we look at one of the most successful primetime soaps of the 80s, in which a secretary can marry a billionaire, long-lost daughters turn up nearly every week, and Moldavian freedom fighters can really ruin a celebration.

Is Blake Carrington about to choke a ... lady?

Listen in to learn how many last names Joan Collins's character had, why Rock Hudson's guest starring stint on the show was so controversial, and what drove William Faulkner out of Hollywood.

]]>06:48cleanExhibit 6: ED ASNER INTERVIEW, MARY TYLER MOORE, & LOU GRANTWed, 23 Dec 2015 19:39:59 +0000This week we combine two great tastes: Mary Tyler Moore, a comedy about a woman who can turn the world on with her smile, and that show's landmark hour-long spin-off, the newsroom drama Lou Grant.

Tune in to learn which Robocop star goose-stepped through an episode of Lou Grant, hear Cloris Leachman sing about social disease, and discover why Ron Burgundy's dog is named Baxter.

Keep listening for an interview with Lou Grant himself, the great Ed Asner.

]]>26:04cleanExhibit 4: MACGYVERWed, 25 Nov 2015 19:22:13 +0000This week we looked at a show whose reputation permeates pop culture but which we'd never actually seen. A show in which a sweet mullet, a roll of duck tape, and a phone number for the Boys' and Girls' Club will get you out of any sticky situation:

MACGYVER!

Pilot (9/29/85)

Partners (S2 E40 3/2/87)

Runners (S4 E77 3/13/89)

Tune in to learn the second best use for chocolate bars, how not to succeed in the world's oldest profession, and what the 80s Action Show Rule of Three is all about.

]]>This week we looked at a show whose reputation permeates pop culture but which we'd never actually seen. A show in which a sweet mullet, a roll of duck tape, and a phone number for the Boys' and Girls' Club will get you out of any sticky situation:

MACGYVER!

Pilot (9/29/85)

Partners (S2 E40 3/2/87)

Runners (S4 E77 3/13/89)

Tune in to learn the second best use for chocolate bars, how not to succeed in the world's oldest profession, and what the 80s Action Show Rule of Three is all about.

Did you watch this seminal series gathered around the TV with your parents and siblings, slightly uncomfortable about your feelings for either Kevin or Winnie? We took a deep dive into a childhood favorite and watched six full episodes of the highly-decorated The Wonder Years:

Pilot

Swingers

My Father’s Office

Summer Song (S3 Ep 1)

Summer (S6 Ep 21)

Independence Day (S6 Ep 22)

Listen to find out what Kevin Arnold and Jason Voorhees have in common, learn whatever happened to Paul Saviano (spoiler: he's not Marilyn Manson), and contemplate whether the 60s are worthy of the unparalleled reverence they are accorded in popular culture.

Did you watch this seminal series gathered around the TV with your parents and siblings, slightly uncomfortable about your feelings for either Kevin or Winnie? We took a deep dive into a childhood favorite and watched six full episodes of the highly-decorated The Wonder Years:

Listen to find out what Kevin Arnold and Jason Voorhees have in common, learn whatever happened to Paul Saviano (spoiler: he's not Marilyn Manson), and contemplate whether the 60s are worthy of the unparalleled reverence they are accorded in popular culture.

For our second foray into the archives we watched three episodes of the short-running but long-syndicated CBS gothic sitcom The Munsters:

THE FIRST ONE: "Munster Masquerade"

THE FAMOUS ONE: "Hot Rod Herman"

THE RANDO ONE: "Treasure of Mockingbird Lane"

Listen as we dive into the history and trivia of this quirky family comedy. Which cast member recorded a regrettable novelty song? What's the connection between The Munsters and Syfy's FaceOff? Just how much of an earworm is the theme song?

For our second foray into the archives we watched three episodes of the short-running but long-syndicated CBS gothic sitcom The Munsters:

THE FIRST ONE: "Munster Masquerade"

THE FAMOUS ONE: "Hot Rod Herman"

THE RANDO ONE: "Treasure of Mockingbird Lane"

Listen as we dive into the history and trivia of this quirky family comedy. Which cast member recorded a regrettable novelty song? What's the connection between The Munsters and Syfy's FaceOff? Just how much of an earworm is the theme song?

We begin our first exhibit in the TV Museum with a look at the iconic CBS sci-fi anthology The Twilight Zone. This cult hit ran for five seasons and spawned various spin-offs, but is it worth revisiting? We watched three episodes to find out:

THE FIRST ONE: "Where is Everybody?"

THE FAMOUS ONE: "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"

THE RANDO ONE: "The Hunt"

Listen to the full show to learn more about notable "Hey! It's That Guy"s and whether there is raccoon hunting in the hereafter.

And thanks again to Minden for composing our awesome in-and-out music, "Something Small".

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"That twilighty show...about that zone." -- Homer Simpson

We begin our first exhibit in the TV Museum with a look at the iconic CBS sci-fi anthology The Twilight Zone. This cult hit ran for five seasons and spawned various spin-offs, but is it worth revisiting? We watched three episodes to find out:

THE FIRST ONE: "Where is Everybody?"

THE FAMOUS ONE: "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"

THE RANDO ONE: "The Hunt"

Listen to the full show to learn more about notable "Hey! It's That Guy"s and whether there is raccoon hunting in the hereafter.

And thanks again to Minden for composing our awesome in-and-out music, "Something Small".

]]>26:45noWelcome to the TV MuseumWed, 21 Oct 2015 19:52:35 +0000Welcome the to the TV Museum, where we review both famous and obscure shows of yesteryear to determine which deserve your precious couch time and which can be safely forgotten. Fire up your Roku and stay tuned -- our first "exhibit" drops this week.]]>Welcome the to the TV Museum, where we review both famous and obscure shows of yesteryear to determine which deserve your precious couch time and which can be safely forgotten. Fire up your Roku and stay tuned -- our first "exhibit" drops this week.]]>